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Locals and tourists alike have much to discover in Marseille; here are three cafés worth seeking out in this bustling historic French city. BY TANYA NANETTISENIOR ONLINE CORRESPONDENT Photos by Tanya Nanetti Marseille, the oldest […]

To celebrate National Mocha Day, we partnered with Ghirardelli to bring you five original mocha recipes. BY SARAH ALLENBARISTA MAGAZINE Photos courtesy of Ghirardelli Chocolate We could drink mochas made with Ghirardelli Chocolate all day […]

The globe’s most prestigious barista and brewing competitions return to Australia for the first time since 2013. BY CHRIS RYANBARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Cover photo by Lanny Huang for World Coffee Events All eyes in the […]

The Athens Coffee Festival returns for its sixth year this month, with three full days of coffee events, workshops, and competitions.  BY VASILEIA FANARIOTISENIOR ONLINE CORRESPONDENT Photos courtesy of Katerina Konstantopoulou at FORUM S.A.  The […]

One music festival attendee’s attempt to find good coffee nearby results in discovering a hidden gem in a small town. BY TANYA NANETTISENIOR ONLINE CORRESPONDENT Photos by Tanya Nanetti When I reached the ticket booth […]

Two-time Indonesia Barista Champion Mikael Jasin explains the perks of running a pop-up café versus a brick-and-mortar shop. BY EMILY MENESESSENIOR ONLINE CONTRIBUTOR Photos courtesy of Mikael Jasin except where noted For years, street food […]

This Eastern European gem in Slovenia has plenty to offer lovers of culture and specialty coffee.  BY TANYA NANETTISENIOR ONLINE CORRESPONDENT Photos by Tanya Nanetti Ljubljana is the perfect destination for a long sunny weekend. […]

Tendo’s new Coffee Skills Glossary can help improve job prospects for specialty-coffee workers.  BY EMILY MENESESSENIOR ONLINE CORRESPONDENT From AeroPress to pourovers, from latte art to cupping, there’s an infinite array of skills to be […]

We take a look at the history and popularity of the shakerato.  BY EDDIE P. GOMEZSPECIAL TO BARISTA MAGAZINE Photos by Eddie Gomez Elusive, elegant, and definitely one of the most refreshing cold drinks available […]

Beyond the traditional café menu items in Portugal, Mexico, and Austria, you can often find these three traditional drinks on offer. We take a look at the history behind each one. BY TANYA NANETTISENIOR ONLINE […]

Bright, tart, and slightly sweet, calamansi is the lemon of Southeast Asia, and it adds a unique and flavorful touch to any coffee or tea beverage BY EMILY MENESESSENIOR ONLINE CORRESPONDENT Cover photo by Michael Matera via […]

From hibiscus to matcha to tonic and more, these espresso-based drinks feature great flavors for summer and fall in the Queen City. BY KIARA TEASLEYSPECIAL TO BARISTA MAGAZINE Photos by Kiara Teasley Editor’s note: Inspired […]

The versatile and compact brewing device allows users to employ many innovative brewing methods. BY TANYA NANETTISENIOR ONLINE CONTRIBUTOR Photos by Tanya Nanetti The AeroPress is something quite unique among all other brewers.  Designed not […]

We find out how Binny Varghese turned his passion for coffee into an adventure and made a documentary on the state of specialty coffee in India. BY VASILEIA FANARIOTISENIOR ONLINE CORRESPONDENT Photos Courtesy of Binny […]

The company’s approach uses environmental, social, and economic measures to improve the livelihoods of coffee-growing communities and promote sustainable farming practices. BY VASILEIA FANARIOTISENIOR ONLINE CORRESPONDENT Photos courtesy of Bethan Mackenzie Though you’re likely familiar […]

We take a look at the history and popularity of the diminutive cortado. BY EDDIE P. GOMEZSPECIAL TO BARISTA MAGAZINE Photos by Eddie Gomez Cortados are everywhere on specialty-coffee menus today, but that hasn’t always […]

Our series on coffee-processing methods continues with a look at the honey process.  BY TANYA NANETTISENIOR ONLINE CONTRIBUTOR Photos by Kenneth R. Olson Next to the two fundamental methods of processing coffee, natural and washed, […]

The one-of-a-kind barista team competition and party produced by The Barista League visited Kansas City for its latest event at the end of August. BY EDDIE P. GOMEZSPECIAL TO BARISTA MAGAZINE Photos by Paige Hicks/The […]

We look into an affordable entry in the coffee refractometer market.  BY TANYA NANETTISENIOR ONLINE CONTRIBUTOR Photos by Tanya Nanetti The DiFluid Pocket Refractometer makes measuring a coffee’s TDS easy and affordable. The last time […]

These inventive third-wave cafés exemplify the incredible specialty-coffee culture growing in Manila. BY EMILY MENESESSENIOR ONLINE CORRESPONDENT Cover photo courtesy of Ralph Lorenz Yu, depicting Prominent Coffee’s black sesame matcha and chocolate dalgona coffee Aside […]

Our series on coffee-processing methods continues with a look at the washed process.  BY TANYA NANETTISENIOR ONLINE CONTRIBUTOR Photos by Kenneth R. Olson One of the most common ways of processing coffee is the washed […]

Let our warmer climes inspire rather than cancel your cool weather menu. BY EMILY MENESESSENIOR ONLINE CONTRIBUTOR Featured photo by Sonnie Hile Editor’s note: The August + September 2022 issue of Barista Magazine includes an […]

CoffeeMind brings roast color to the table and encourages a simple approach to coffee roasting. BY VASILEIA FANARIOTISENIOR ONLINE CORRESPONDENT Photos by CoffeeMind While roast color in specialty coffee is considered an important parameter (i.e., […]

After unearthing a treasure trove of used Mahlkönig K30 espresso grinders, coffee tech wizard Jon Ferguson is sharing the love. BY EMILY MENESESSENIOR ONLINE CORRESPONDENT Photos courtesy of Coffee Tech Central; feature photo: Jon Ferguson […]

Join Barista Magazine at the Conversation Corner to discuss hiring, retention, equipment repair, and more with industry experts at Coffee Fest Los Angeles. BY KENNETH R. OLSONBARISTA MAGAZINE On August 28, from noon to 4 […]

The barista-centric organization dedicated to supporting the barista community has some new initiatives in the works. BY VASILEIA FANARIOTISENIOR ONLINE CONTRIBUTOR Photos courtesy of I’M NOT A BARISTA I’M NOT A BARISTA is an international platform […]

We start a new series on coffee-processing methods by looking at the natural process. BY TANYA NANETTISENIOR ONLINE CONTRIBUTOR Photos by Sarah Allen There’s a common misconception that coffee always tastes the same: bitter or […]